Browns beset with injuries heading into Week 11 clash

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/14/2014)The worst news for the Browns is that tight end Jordan Cameron (concussion) is out Sunday against Houston and could be done for the season, and defensive tackle Phillip Taylor (knee) is out for the year. But aside from special teams player Johnson Bademosi (concussion) being ruled out for the game against the Texans, the team is relatively healthy.

Taylor has not played since Week 5. His return could bolster a run defense that ranks second-last in the NFL.

Browns list 10 players on final injury report for Week 9

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/31/2014)The Browns listed 10 players on its final injury report leading up to Week 9 against Tampa Bay. Jordan Cameron (concussion) and Phillip Taylor (knee) were the only two players ruled out for Sunday. Rodney Smith is the only questionable on the list.

Browns' Billy Winn expected to return in Week 9

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/28/2014)Browns defensive lineman Billy Winn has been cleared to increase his activity in practice this week and is expected to return to action in Sunday's Week 9 matchup with the Buccaneers, ESPN.com reports.

Winn was limited in practice last week and wound up being inactive for the team's win over the Raiders. He's been out for three weeks with a quad injury.

Browns mostly healthy for game against Raiders

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/26/2014)Defensive linemen Phillip Taylor (knee) and Billy Winn (quad), who had been listed as questionable, headline the inactives for the Browns on Sunday against Oakland. Also out is wide receiver Rodney Smith (hamstring).

Report: Billy Winn tears hamstring

(7/26/2014)Browns defensive lineman Billy Winn has been placed on the non-football injury list. He has torn a hamstring, sources have indicated to ESPNCleveland.com.

Winn played in 11 games last season, recording 21 tackles and two sacks.

Billy Winn forces Week 15 fumble

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/15/2013)Browns defensive end Billy Winn forced a fumble in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Bears. The fumble -- the second Winn has forced this season -- was eventually returned for a touchdown by T.J. Ward.

The Browns play the Jets in Week 16.

Browns fine as they prepare for game against Ravens

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/1/2013)The Browns are as healthy as they have been all season, as their Friday injury report reveals. They could field a 100 percent healthy team when they host Baltimore on Sunday.

Defensive end Billy Winn (quad) hasn't played since Week 3, but is listed as questionable, as is linebacker Quentin Groves (ankle).

Browns defense missing two due to injury

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/27/2013)The Browns defense is in pretty good shape as far as injuries go for Week 8 against the Chiefs Sunday. Of six players listed on the injury report, only defensive lineman Billy Winn (quadriceps) and linebacker Quentin Groves (ankle) are inactive.

Defensive back Chris Owens (finger), defensive lineman Armonty Bryant (shoulder) and linebackers Tank Carder (neck) and Brandon Magee (oblique) were all able to play through their injuries.

Billy Winn says he's ready to return for Browns

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/25/2013)Browns defensive end Billy Winn, who opened the season as a starter, believes he will play Sunday in Kansas City after missing the last four games with a quad injury. Winn told the Akron Beacon Journal he should play despite being listed as questionable.

Billy Winn getting healthy for Browns

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/23/2013)Browns defensive end Billy Winn, who began the season as a starter, is closing in on a return from a quad injury, the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram has reported. Winn will do some individual drills and light running in Wednesday practice. He has not played since Week 3.

Browns fairly healthy heading into game against Packers

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/18/2013)Only two Browns starters are on the injury report revealed on Friday - and both are probable for Sunday in Green Bay. They are running back Willis McGahee and Jabaal Sheard, both of whom have been nursing knee injuries.

Two defenders only injured scratches for Browns

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/13/2013)The continued inactivity of starting outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard (knee) highlights the injury report submitted by the Browns for the game Sunday against the visiting Lions. Defensive end Billy Winn (quad) is the only other injured inactive. Quentin Groves, who will help out at Sheard's spot, will play despite an ankle problem.

Browns defenders returning to health

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/11/2013)Three critical players on the Browns front seven are getting healthier in time for the Week 6 game against visiting Detroit.

Outside linebacker Jabaal Sheard, who missed the last two games with a knee injury, has been upgraded to questionable with reports leaning toward him playing against the Lions. And fellow linebacker Quentin Groves (ankle) could also return after missing the last three games.

Meanwhile, defensive end Desmond Bryant, who left the Week 5 win over Buffalo with shortness of breath, has been deemed probable. Backup lineman Billy Winn (quad) has been ruled out.

Three injured Browns inactive for Week 5

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/3/2013)The Browns inactives list for Week 5 against the Bills Thursday featured just two injured players who had not yet been ruled out for the game previously. Joining defensive lineman Billy Winn (quadriceps) on the inactives list were linebackers Quentin Groves (ankle) and Jabaal Sheard (knee).

Browns unveil Week 4 inactives

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)The Browns released their inactives prior to Sunday's game against the Bengals in Week 4, and the list featured three players already ruled out by injury. Quarterback Brandon Weeden (thumb), defensive lineman Billy Winn (quadriceps) and linebacker Quentin Groves (ankle) were all unable to suit up, as expected. Linebacker Jabaal Sheard (knee) was also inactive for the game.

Billy Winn sidelined from Wednesday practice

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/25/2013)Browns defensive end Billy Winn filled in for starter Ahtyba Rubin when the latter was injured the first two weeks of the season. Now someone might have to take his reps Sunday against Cincinnati if he can't recover in time from a quad injury.

Winn, who recorded one of the team's six sacks Sunday in Minnesota, was sidelined from Wednesday practice, according to the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.

Billy Winn suffers quad strain

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)Browns defensive end Billy Winn suffered a right quad strain and had to leave Sunday's Week 3 win at Minnesota. He finished with two tackles and a sack in the game. The Browns play the Bengals Week 4.

Billy Winn is Browns' go-to guy at defensive end in Week 1

(9/8/2013)Defensive end Billy Winn has been elevated to a starting spot for the Browns on Sunday. He will replace Ahtyba Rubin, who has been ruled out with a calf injury.

Winn received significant playing time as a rookie in 2012. The sixth-round pick played in every game with 10 starts. He recorded 19 tackles and one sack.

Browns seeking trade partners for defensive linemen?

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(8/29/2013)The Browns are deep along the defensive line, which cannot be said about the team at several other positions. That's why they could be considering trade partners for several of their defensive lineman, according to the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram.

Among the possibilities to be dealt are Billy Winn and John Hughes, both of whom showed potential in 2012. They should get extended playing time Thursday night in Chicago.